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Rigney CT, Grace S, Bradbury J. Chiropractic Profession Attrition: A Narrative Review of Studies Over the Past 30 Years. JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC HUMANITIES 2023; 30:9-15. [PMID: 37313265 PMCID: PMC10258235 DOI: 10.1016/j.echu.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective The purpose of this review was to investigate and discuss the available literature regarding chiropractic profession attrition. Methods For this narrative review, searches for peer-reviewed observational and experimental papers published from January 1991 to December 2021 were conducted in the following 5 databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine Database), Scopus, and Web of Science. Keywords included "chiropractic," "attrition," and "burnout, professional." Studies related to student or patient dropouts were excluded. Results Three of 108 identified papers met the inclusion criteria. Two studies that measured attrition rates reported between 4.5% and 27.8%. These ranges are limited to 1982 to 1991 graduates of Life College of Chiropractic West and individuals issued a California chiropractic license in 1991. The remaining study that investigated the attitudes of nonpracticing chiropractors proposed multifactorial causes leading to attrition. The 3 included studies used retrospective observational design. Conclusion The literature is limited, and factors linked to attrition or career mobility remain inconclusive. A better understanding of chiropractic profession attrition rates is needed to offer insights into the profession's practice environment, education, and professional outcomes. Accurate information on attrition may assist with workforce modeling and help prepare for the projected increase in musculoskeletal health care demand.
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- Curtis Thor Rigney
- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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Gleberzon BJ. A comparative audit of jurisprudence, ethics and business management (JEB) courses taught at 21 accredited chiropractic programs worldwide. THE JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION 2022; 66:172-201. [PMID: 36275076 PMCID: PMC9512300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objectives of this study was to conduct an updated comparative audit involving a larger and more representative group of accredited chiropractic programs in order to determine if (i) if there has been any changes in the delivery of JEB curricula since the first audit was conducted in 2010, and (ii) provide recommendations that could lead toward a standardized or model JEB curriculum worldwide. METHODS This study was approved by the ERB of the University of South Wales. Twenty-one chiropractic programs agreed to provide JEB course outlines for review. RESULTS A total of 88 different course outlines, which listed 83 different topics pertaining to JEB course content, were submitted for review. CONCLUSION The results of this comparative audit revealed there has been an increase in the variability of JEB course content taught to students over time. Recommendations are provided for the next steps that could lead toward a standardized or model JEB curriculum curricula.
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Beynon AM, Walker BF. The best aspects of being a chiropractor. THE JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION 2021; 65:59-65. [PMID: 34035541 PMCID: PMC8128334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to determine the best aspects of being a chiropractor from the practitioners' perspective and to determine job satisfaction among respondents. METHODS An anonymous online survey was distributed to members of the chiropractic profession from August to September 2019. The survey included 25 statements regarded as being "a positive aspect of being a chiropractor." RESULTS Three hundred and sixty-nine chiropractors responded. Respondents believe that the best aspects of being a chiropractor are that chiropractors can reduce pain, help move or build strength, flexibility, and power in patients. In addition, chiropractors 'being trained to diagnose' and 'being able to transform peoples' quality of life' were highly scored. Job satisfaction overall was rated as high (median score of 9/10). However, there are some aspects that are not highly regarded as best aspects by the profession such as the respect of the public and other health professionals.
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- Amber M Beynon
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University
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Sikorski DM, Wanlass PW, Kizhakkeveettil A, Tobias GS. A survey of chiropractic students' perceived business preparedness at graduation. THE JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION 2021; 35:59-64. [PMID: 32926107 PMCID: PMC7958662 DOI: 10.7899/jce-18-35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess chiropractic college graduates' business experience, education, and need for further education at the time of graduation. METHODS We conducted an anonymous survey of graduating chiropractic students in 2015 and 2016 regarding their prior business experience, business courses taken before and during chiropractic education, business abilities and needs, and practice plans. RESULTS Eighty-one responded out of 114 surveyed (71% response rate). Less than half had taken college-level business courses or had business experience prior to entering chiropractic college. Almost 90% of respondents took 1 or more of 3 elective courses in business skills during their chiropractic education. Sixty-eight percent planned to work as an associate doctor and to be in private practice after 5 years. The respondents indicated that they were more prepared in the business abilities of ethics/risk management/jurisprudence, employee management, strategic planning, and marketing/advertising, and least prepared in business operations, accounting, and billing/reimbursement. In the areas of economics, finance, business taxes, and starting a practice, the respondents indicated a need for further education or experience. It was statistically significant (p < .001) that students who had prior business experience and/or college business education were more confident in operating a health care practice. CONCLUSION Chiropractic business education provides students with some of the practice management skills essential for operating a health care practice. Students with prior business experience and/or education reported more confidence in their ability to run a chiropractic practice immediately after graduation.
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Ciolfi MA, Azad A, Al-Azdee M, Habib A, Lalla A, Moslehi M, Nguyen A, Panah BA. Perceptions of Ontario chiropractors on business education in chiropractic schools. THE JOURNAL OF CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION 2021; 35:131-138. [PMID: 32947620 PMCID: PMC7958660 DOI: 10.7899/jce-19-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Chiropractic, as a business in the health care system, has a component of entrepreneurship. Therefore, it is important to have business education in chiropractic schools. This study examines perceptions of business education in chiropractic schools as evaluated by Ontario, Canada, practicing chiropractors. METHODS We conducted a series of interviews with 16 chiropractors practicing in Ontario. Questions aimed at analyzing 2 levels of chiropractors' perceptions on the quality of business education they received. The questions were designed around 2 concepts: perceived level of business knowledge acquired and current level of knowledge for 6 business topics. The topics included accounting and finance, organizational behavior and human resources, legal and ethical issues, strategic management, managerial decision making, and operational management. Interview responses were analyzed by grouping significant statements into themes followed by descriptions of what and how the subjects experienced the phenomena. RESULTS The interviews revealed that Ontario practicing chiropractors' requirements for education in business skills are both broad and essential, embracing most if not all major business domains. Many participants indicated that the status of business education in chiropractic schools is minimally contributing to business skills following graduation. CONCLUSION Producing chiropractors with entrepreneurship skills requires enhanced business education in chiropractic schools. Perceptions of Ontario chiropractors reveal a gap between skill-oriented business training in chiropractic education and the skills needed to practice within the profession.
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Ciolfi MA, Kasen PA. The relationship between chiropractor required and current level of business knowledge. Chiropr Man Therap 2017; 25:3. [PMID: 28191305 PMCID: PMC5292813 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-017-0134-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Chiropractors frequently practice within health care systems requiring the business acumen of an entrepreneur. However, some chiropractors do not know the relationship between the level of business knowledge required for practice success and their current level of business knowledge. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between chiropractors’ perceived level of business knowledge required and their perceived level of current business knowledge. Methods Two hundred and seventy-four participants completed an online survey (Health Care Training and Education Needs Survey) which included eight key business items. Participants rated the level of perceived business knowledge required (Part I) and their current perceived level of knowledge (Part II) for the same eight items. Data was collected from November 27, 2013 to December 18, 2013. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s ranked correlation to determine the statistically significant relationships for the perceived level of knowledge required and the perceived current level of knowledge for each of the paired eight items from Parts I and II of the survey. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Tests were performed to determine the statistical difference between the paired items. Results The results of Spearman’s correlation testing indicated a statistically significant (p < 0.01) positive correlation for the perceived level of knowledge required and perceived current level of knowledge for six variables: (a) organizational behavior, (b) strategic management, (c) marketing, (d) legal and ethical, (e) managerial decisions, and (f) operations. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks testing indicated a significant difference for three paired items: strategic management; marketing and; legal and ethical. The results suggest that relationships exist for the majority of business items (6 of 8) however a statistically difference was demonstrated in only three of the paired business items. Conclusion The implications of this study for social change include the potential to improve chiropractors’ business knowledge and skills, enable practice success, enhance health services delivery and positively influence the profession as a viable career.
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- Walden University, 100 S Washington Ave #900, Minneapolis, MN 5541 USA
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Innes SI, Leboeuf-Yde C, Walker BF. Similarities and differences of a selection of key accreditation standards between chiropractic councils on education: a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap 2016; 24:46. [PMID: 27980725 PMCID: PMC5142274 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-016-0127-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Councils of Chiropractic Education (CCE) indirectly influence patient care and safety through their role of ensuring the standards of training delivered by chiropractic educational institutions. This is achieved by a process of accreditation where CCEs define and assess graduate competencies and educational standards. A previous study comparing CCE graduate competencies found variations between the CCE jurisdictions. It was proffered that variations in standards may potentially compromise patient care and safety and also inter-jurisdictional mutual recognition. This study continues the examination of CCEs by looking for similarities and differences in CCE accreditation standards. There were two purposes of this review. The first was to compare the accreditation standards, domains of accreditation standards, and components of the domains of accreditation standards as represented by the domains of "Mission, goals, vision, objectives", "Resources", "Faculty/Academic staff", "Educational program/curriculum". In addition, we compared the accreditation standards between CCEs and those of the widely accepted medical accreditation standards of the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME), in order to search for deficiencies and opportunities for improvements in these standards. The second purpose was to make recommendations, if significant deficiencies or variations were found. METHOD We undertook a systematic review of the similarities and differences between five CCEs' definitions of an accreditation standard and the descriptive lists of accreditation standards they have adopted. CCE selection criteria and data selection method were undertaken in a systematic manner. This information was tabulated for a comparative analysis and took place in April 2016. RESULTS Only two CCEs had a definition of the term "accreditation / educational standard". At the domain level there was considerably more similarities than differences. The differences became more apparent when the comparisons were made at the component level. These included intended purposes of the mission statement, standards for faculty staff, requirements for clinical training by students, program budgetary autonomy and transparency, the inclusion of chiropractic philosophy and history, and which subjects should be taught in basic, behavioural and clinical sciences. CONCLUSIONS A series of recommendations were made. These included the need for an increased clarity of the required basic and clinical science subjects, teaching clinic student requirements, and faculty staff qualifications. These are proposed with the intention of creating uniform and high quality international accreditation standards for chiropractic education. Future research should compare the levels of CCEs inspection standards and processes to see if similarities and differences exist also there. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable.
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- Stanley I. Innes
- School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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- School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
- Institut Franco-Européen de Chiropraxie, Ivry sur Seine, France
- Complexité, Innovation et Activités Motrices et Sportives, UFR STAPS, Université Paris Sud-11, Orsay Cedex, France
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- School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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Fitzgerald K, Vaughan B. A snap-shot of attrition from the osteopathy profession in Australia. INT J OSTEOPATH MED 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2016.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lorence J, Lawrence DJ, Salsbury SA, Goertz CM. Financial attitudes, knowledge, and habits of chiropractic students: A descriptive survey. THE JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION 2014; 58:58-65. [PMID: 24587498 PMCID: PMC3924501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our purpose was to describe the financial knowledge, habits and attitudes of chiropractic students. METHODS We designed a cross-sectional survey to measure basic financial knowledge, current financial habits, risk tolerance, and beliefs about future income among 250 students enrolled in business courses at one US chiropractic college. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. RESULTS We received 57 questionnaires (23% response rate). Most respondents would accumulate over $125,000 in student loan debt by graduation. Financial knowledge was low (mean 77%). Most respondents (72%) scored as average financial risk takers. Chiropractic students reported recommended short-term habits such as having checking accounts (90%) and health insurance (63%) or paying monthly bills (88%) and credit cards (60%). Few saved money for unplanned expenses (39%) or long-term goals (26%), kept written budgets (32%), or had retirement accounts (19%). CONCLUSION These chiropractic students demonstrated inadequate financial literacy and did not engage in many recommended financial habits.
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- Julie Lorence
- Doctoral student, Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Huff Hall, 1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
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- Senior Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Interim Senior Director for Continuing Education and Events, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
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- Clinical Project Manager, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Palmer College of Chiropractic. 741 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
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- Vice Chancellor for Research and Health Policy, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Palmer College of Chiropractic. 741 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803,
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Walker BF, Stomski NJ, Hebert JJ, French SD. A survey of Australian chiropractors' attitudes and beliefs about evidence-based practice and their use of research literature and clinical practice guidelines. Chiropr Man Therap 2013; 21:44. [PMID: 24345082 PMCID: PMC3878410 DOI: 10.1186/2045-709x-21-44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Research into chiropractors’ use of evidence in clinical practice appears limited to a single small qualitative study. The paucity of research in this area suggests that it is timely to undertake a more extensive study to build a more detailed understanding of the factors that influence chiropractors’ adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) principles. This study aimed to identify Australian chiropractors’ attitudes and beliefs towards EBP in clinical practice, and also examine their use of research literature and clinical practice guidelines. Methods We used an online questionnaire about attitudes, beliefs and behaviours towards the use of EBP in clinical practice that had been developed to survey physiotherapists and modified it to ensure that it was relevant to chiropractic practice. We endeavoured to survey all registered Australian chiropractors (n = 4378) via email invitation distributed by Australian chiropractic professional organisations and the Chiropractic Board of Australia. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine univariate associations between responses to items measuring attitudes and beliefs with items measuring: age; years since registration; attention to literature; and use of clinical practice guidelines. Results Questionnaires were returned by 584 respondents (response rate approximately 13%). The respondents’ perceptions of EBP were generally positive: most agreed that the application of EBP is necessary (77.9%), literature and research findings are useful (80.2%), EBP helps them make decisions about patient care (66.5%), and expressed an interest in learning or improving EBP skills (74.9%). Almost half of the respondents (45.1%) read between two to five articles a month. Close to half of the respondents (44.7%) used literature in the process of clinical decision making two to five times each month. About half of the respondents (52.4%) agreed that they used clinical practice guidelines, and around half (54.4%) agreed that they were able to incorporate patient preferences with clinical practice guidelines. The most common factor associated with increased research uptake was the perception that EBP helps make decisions about patient care. Conclusions Most Australian chiropractors hold positive attitudes towards EBP, thought EBP was useful, and were interested in improving EBP skills. However, despite the favourable inclination towards EBP, many Australian chiropractors did not use clinical practice guidelines. Our findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the low response rate.
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- Bruce F Walker
- School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, 90 South St,, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.
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Williams S, Zipp GP, Cahill T, Parasher RK. Prevalence of Burnout Among Doctors of Chiropractic in the Northeastern United States. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2013; 36:376-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2012] [Revised: 04/24/2013] [Accepted: 05/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Williams S, Innes S. Burnout among chiropractic practitioners: real or imagined an exploratory study protocol. Chiropr Man Therap 2012; 20:4. [PMID: 22369737 PMCID: PMC3310809 DOI: 10.1186/2045-709x-20-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2011] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Burnout is a psychological syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment that has been found to exist in a significant number of healthcare and helping professionals. It imposes a significant societal burden by shortened practitioner lifespan, decreased efficiency, negative health outcomes and poorer levels of patient care. Theoretical models suggest that it appears to be the result of a complex interaction between job resources and job demands. It may be reasonable to conclude that Chiropractic professionals experience similar vocational demands and thus experience significant levels of occupational stress and subsequent burnout. However the data on burnout within the chiropractic profession is limited. It is possible that this results in significant negative outcomes on chiropractors and their patients. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to demonstrate the need to explore burnout in chiropractic practice and offer a research protocol for a potential study.
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Hecimovich M, Volet S. Tracing the evolution of chiropractic students' confidence in clinical and patient communication skills during a clinical internship: a multi-methods study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2012; 12:42. [PMID: 22713168 PMCID: PMC3403999 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6920-12-42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2011] [Accepted: 06/19/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anecdotal evidence points to variations in individual students' evolving confidence in clinical and patient communication skills during a clinical internship. A better understanding of the specific aspects of internships that contribute to increasing or decreasing confidence is needed to best support students during the clinical component of their study. METHODS A multi-method approach, combining two large-scale surveys with 269 students and three in-depth individual interviews with a sub-sample of 29 students, was used to investigate the evolution of change in student confidence during a 10-month long internship. Change in levels of confidence in patient communication and clinical skills was measured and relationship to demographic factors were explored. The interviews elicited students' accounts and reflections on what affected the evolution of their confidence during the internship. RESULTS At the start of their internship, students were more confident in their patient communication skills than their clinical skills but prior experience was significantly related to confidence in both. Initial confidence in patient communication skills was also related to age and prior qualification but not gender whilst confidence in clinical skills was related to gender but not age or prior qualification. These influences were maintained over time. Overall, students' levels of confidence in patient communication and clinical skills confidence increased significantly over the duration of the internship with evidence that change over time in these two aspects were inter-related. To explore how specific aspects of the internship contributed to changing levels of confidence, two extreme sub-groups of interviewees were identified, those with the least increase and those with the highest increase in professional confidence over time. A number of key factors affecting the development of confidence were identified, including among others, interactions with clinicians and patients, personal agency and maturing as a student clinician. CONCLUSION This study provides insight into the factors perceived by students as affecting the development of professional confidence during internships. One particularly promising area for educational intervention may be the promotion of a pro-active approach to professional learning.
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- School of Chiropractic and Sports Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia
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- School of Education, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia
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